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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.95, 12,737.52 and 5,645.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.95, 12,737.52 and 5,645.52 is: 7,790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.95 : 12,737.52 = 5,645.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.95/12,737.52 = 5,645.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.95x = 12,737.52 × 5,645.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.95x = 71,909,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,909,923.91/9,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.93

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